"SearchWide did an extremely professional job for us and lived up to its reputation as the leading search firm in the industry. I learned a lot more about the destination business just by working with SearchWide and meeting the candidates. And I think it is fair to say we could have been successful hiring any one of the five final candidates SearchWide presented.”
Larry D. Lauer
Search Committee Chair
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
"SearchWide exceeded our expectations, again, in helping us find the ideal candidates for three key positions this year. The impressive differentiator for us is SearchWide’s ability to find, screen and present only those candidates that “fit” our organization’s unique culture. It’s easy to find enthusiastic candidates- it’s hard to find those that will hit the ground running and immediately become a productive member of the team!”
Kay Witt
Senior Vice President of Sales
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
“SearchWide did an outstanding job of presenting me with a slate of highly qualified applicants for our DC based National Sales Manager position. Because of their exemplary research, preparation, and recruitment of potential candidates we found just the right person to represent Memphis in the Nation's Capital.”
J. John Oros Jr.
Executive Vice President/COO
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau
“SearchWide has always been an excellent resource in the hotel business and they were instrumental in helping us build our sales organization at Starwood. Now SearchWide is doing the same thing for Freeman. SearchWide is focused on finding the best people who are able to add business value immediately. If you are looking for a partner to locate key people then SearchWide is that partner.”
Bob Moore
Chief Sales Officer
Freeman
"I’ve had the unique privilege to experience the service and commitment of SearchWide as both a candidate who joined the company, and then as an employer who hired a candidate. “Authentic” is the best word I would use to describe SearchWide's approach. SearchWide really does take the time to understand the employers’ needs, and spends a lot of time in the discovery process to understand the candidates’ needs and identifies matches that really make sense for both parties. In both cases, I have to say their authenticity made it work for both parties. Hard to beat in this day and age."
D. Bradley Kent
Vice President, Account Strategy
Sales Administration
Freeman
“It is abundantly clear that selecting SearchWide to handle the recruiting process for our position was the right decision. SearchWide's experience, diligence to detail, and vast network of qualified candidates provided our search committee with confidence in the process. We were very pleased with the quality and experience of all of the candidates that were recommended for the final interview process. SearchWide did a great job of keeping us informed and guiding us through the recruitment process.”
Jim Brother
Search Committee Chair/Vice Chair of the Board
Arlington Visitors & Convention Bureau
“I believe this is the best hire I've been a part of during my 25+ years of professional experience. It is a new day, our new hire is a breath of fresh air! Thanks, SearchWide, for helping us find a real star”
Susan Short
Director, Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
Search Committee Chair, Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
“SearchWide has been an excellent resource for our member Convention and Visitor Bureaus around the US and Canada in recruiting top notch experienced executives for the diversified needs in the tourism communities served by IACVB. When SearchWide is involved in a project, we know that the industry is well served.”
Michael Gehrisch
President and CEO
Destination Marketing Association International
“I like the team at SearchWide because the associates have sat where I sit and in the positions we seek to fill. That gives the associates an ability to understand the needs better than their competitors and it has resulted in great success for us.”
Randy Miller
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Gaylord Opryland Nashville Hotel & Convention Center
“ SearchWide is the best resource for finding highly qualified sales and marketing talent that fit your brand. Their associates "get it" and truly understand our needs. SearchWide is my first call when looking globally for top talent that can Live Loews.....and SearchWide always delivers!”
Felicia Fisher
SVP Sales & Strategic Planning
Loews Hotels
“The SearchWide team has been an absolute delight to work with! Efficient, effective, ahead of the game and always on point. Thank you, SearchWide, for everything you have done with us and on our behalf!”
Lee Morcus
Principal, Kaiser Restaurant Group
Search Committee Chair, Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority
“We made the right choice in selecting SearchWide as the firm for our President and CEO position. SearchWide knows the destination marketing industry and understands their clients' needs. SearchWide pays attention to the details from the beginning to the end of the recruitment process. Thank you, SearchWide, for providing us exceptional customer service and for ensuring a seamless process.”
Theresa Robinson
Assistant to VP & External Manager, Georgia Power
Search Committee Chair, Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau
“I am happy to share my positive experience about SearchWide's involvement in our search process at OnCenter. SearchWide helped us find a new employee who is fantastic - a huge lift for our organization and, quite frankly, our community.”
Stefano Cambareri, Esq.
Board Chair of Directors
Oncenter Complex
“I have used SearchWide to recruit top talent for both a Vice President of Sales position for a Convention and Visitor Bureau and a General Manager's position for a Convention Center/Domed Stadium. In both cases, they did an extremely thorough job of identifying, screening and recommending highly qualified candidates. With backgrounds in the hospitality industry themselves, the team members at SearchWide truly understand our needs and the political complexities that often accompany these searches. They are professional and reliable and I recommend SearchWide wholeheartedly.”
Kathleen M. Ratcliffe
President
St. Louis CVC
